Now in its sixth decade, our popular RiverArts Music Program pairs students with instructors who are among the metropolitan area’s finest musicians. Our goal is to make individual instruction convenient, affordable, and accessible. Lessons take place during after-school hours at the Hastings-on-Hudson Public Schools and Dobbs Ferry Lutheran Church.
With our faculty of 20 professional musicians, we serve more than 300 adults and children each year. We also present performance opportunities at various times throughout the year.
We offer personalized instruction in:
WIND | Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe
BRASS | Euphonium, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trumbone, Tuba
GUITAR & PERCUSSION | Bass, Drums, Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele
STRINGS | Cello, Double Bass, Viola, Violin
PIANO & VOICE
SPRING SEMESTER
FEBRUARY–JUNE
Spring Semester Schedule
Spring Semester 2026 Schedule: Individualized Music Lessons
February 2–June 12 (16 weeks)
Mondays–Fridays, between 3:30–8pm
Make Ups:
Qualifying Make-Ups for this semester may be scheduled the weeks of June 15 and June 22, 2026.
Missed lessons do not roll over nor are they refunded.
Please note, lessons will not take place on the following dates:
Monday, January 19 | MLK, Jr. Day
Monday, February 16–Friday, February 20 | Winter Recess
Thursday, March 5–Friday, March 6 | Hastings School Performances
Thursday, March 19 | Superintendent Conference
Friday, March 20 | Eid al-Fitr
Monday, March 31–Friday, April 3 | Spring Break
Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day
Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth
Spring Fees & Policies
Fees & Registration
Private lesson fees per 16-week Fall & Spring semesters are due at the beginning of the semester. Registration for Spring 2026 lessons are now open!
30 min – $750 | 45 min – $1030 | 60 min – $1,310
Additional Fees:
Fall & Spring: $25 Registration Fee; Summer: $20 Registration Fee
Partial scholarships are available upon request for Fall & Spring semesters. Please complete a scholarship application here.
Policies & Procedures
By enrolling in RiverArts’ Music Program, you agree to abide by our policies and procedures available here.
Partial scholarships are available according to need. To be considered for a scholarship for Spring 2026, please apply by January 5, 2026.
Scholarship awards may only be applied towards full semester lessons.
Contact Information & Additional Lessons
If you have questions about the Music Program or wish to add additional music lessons outside of the semester programs please contact Dr. Claudia Knafo, Music Program Manager, to be assisted: musicprogram@riverarts.org